We have had the worst of floods. Never seen before. Till now not many deaths have been reported when one compares with the devastation that has taken place. But no one knows of how many have been washed away. Of how many we will never know. And what about the thousands who are going to suffer because of hunger, because of health related problems, because of mental agony and what not.
How are we to rehabilitate the ones who have been lucky to survive?
Help has been coming from various quarters. However, what I would like to point out here is to request one and all to avoid the expenses that we do on celebrations on the occasion of the forthcoming Pujas. I know we have been waiting for a full year to make this moment the very best. Have the best of Pandals and so on. But then no one knew that such a catastrophe will strike us. And we have to rise to the occasion.
We must celebrate. We must do all our rituals. But with austerity.
Let each one of us do our best to see that whatever we can, we do to help in this hour of need.
1 comment:
I agree with you that people should observe austerity during this festive season and help the flood victims. But what surprises me is that unlike natural calamities in the past, this time the response from the people is not very encouraging. Have we become so hardened that the sufferings of others no longer move us?
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